Politics not only creates strange bedfellows, as the cliché goes; it also creates strange language. Language that is sometimes understood only by the people who have made it popular. …
To the Editor:If you went to the public hearing regarding the IDA and solar, or if you watched it, you will understand the following comment which I posted on the state website, it reads as …
To the Editor: I agree in part to the Cortland Standard’s Our Opinion of Nov. 3. I hope that we are “falling back” for the last time. I believe that standard time should be …
To the Editor:A wise person caused me to step back realizing how cynical I had become. Trying to stir minds to think about our great country, I turned from positivity to negativity. Instead of …
To the Editor: Americans, wake up! We fought fascism in World War II and now we need to do that again. Catherine Frail Cortland
To the Editor: On Sept. 6, an open letter was signed by several top generals and former defense secretaries, including Jim Mattis and Mark T. Esper, both appointed by Donald Trump. “Military …
To the Editor: Josh Riley grew up in a middle-class family in Endicott. Like families in Cortland and throughout upstate, Josh’s family worked in the many factories dotting our communities. …
Fentanyl-related opioid overdoses are on the rise, nationally and locally. But fentanyl is not the problem. The problem is unexpected fentanyl — fentanyl contamination. When you don’t …
To the Editor: Do you think it’s safe for us to drive over and walk in asbestos after the compactor has run over it and crushed it so it could possibly become airborne? I believe this to be …
To the Editor:In his Oct. 1 syndicated column (and again on Oct. 24), Jim Hightower details how what were once local city and community newspapers across the US have been taken over by giant …
Does city trash plan make sense? To the Editor:Next year Cortland is getting rid of blue bags that currently pay for the expense of garbage removal.The mayor has stated that garbage costs will be …
To the Editor: At the age of 18 in most states in the US, you can sign a contract for a mortgage. You can get married. You can have a child. You can vote for your president and other elected …
To the Editor: If you’re voting Republican because you think they’ll do “better on crime,” you’re crazy. Only one kind of crime’s up sharply: murder by use of …
Gov. race: Upstate v. downstateTo the Editor:As you consider who to support for governor in the midterm elections, remember this: Hochul is from upstate while Zeldin is from Long Island. Hochul has …
To the Editor: Tired of the political ads on TV? Some ads are misleading. Others are outright lies. We can look up to see if crime in New York state is as bad as they portray it. You might find crime …
To the Editor:After listening to all the political ads the last few weeks, I have come to the conclusion that the Democrats have only one thing they can complain about — abortion.Can they …
The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.cortlandstandard.com: first name: Sheila last name: Cohen address: 209 Groton Avenue city: …
To the Editor:I am writing to support Josh Riley for Congress. Josh is dedicated to building economic opportunities in our region. He will continue investments in our communities by which Democrats …
To the Editor: Our ex-president, Donald Trump, has lost all credibility with his complete lack of adherence to any ethical, positive values. Our ex-president is sinking from his lack of positive …
To the Editor: Could anyone out there tell me where the money tree is located in Washington, D.C.? Apparently, there is now and has been a secret money tree there for our elected officials to go to …
To the Editor:Since 1993, Cinquanti Real Estate has sponsored the “Mitten Drive” by collecting donations from our Cortland County neighbors to help keep the children of our community warm …
To the Editor: Helping Hands Caring Heart will be holding a ceremony at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 in Courthouse Park next to the United Presbyterian Church parking lot on Central Avenue in …
To the Editor: Join Josh Riley’s campaign to fight against the Trump candidates. Josh Riley will fight to guarantee women have the right to have safe, legal abortion services. If the Democrats …
To the Editor: On Nov. 8, we elect a representative for the new 19th Congressional District. Our choice is between Josh Riley, who grew up in and lives in this district, and Marc Molinaro, a …
To the Editor: I first met Binghamton native and Ithaca resident, Josh Riley, over five years ago and immediately Josh would run for office. One place we should all be united is in …
